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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,239.66 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,239.66 and 566.37 is: 781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,239.66 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,239.66 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,239.66 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 702,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,106.23/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.68

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